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Overview
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Alcatraz. Only one man has ever broken out. Now five million lives depend on two men breaking in. morePlot:
A group of U.S. marines, under command of a renegade general, take over Alcatraz and threat San Francisco Bay with biological weapons. A chemical weapons specialist and the only man to have ever escaped from the Rock are the only ones who can prevent chaos. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 7 wins & 6 nominations moreUser Comments:
Slick and powerful. moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Sean Connery | ... | John Patrick Mason | |
| Nicolas Cage | ... | Dr. Stanley Goodspeed | |
| Ed Harris | ... | Brigadier General Francis X. Hummel, USMC | |
| John Spencer | ... | FBI Director James Womack | |
| David Morse | ... | Major Tom Baxter | |
| William Forsythe | ... | Special Agent Ernest Paxton | |
| Michael Biehn | ... | Commander Anderson | |
| Vanessa Marcil | ... | Carla Pestalozzi | |
| John C. McGinley | ... | Marine Captain Hendrix (as John C. Mc Ginley) | |
| Gregory Sporleder | ... | Captain Frye | |
| Tony Todd | ... | Captain Darrow | |
| Bokeem Woodbine | ... | Sergeant Crisp | |
| Jim Maniaci | ... | Private Scarpetti | |
| Greg Collins | ... | Private Gamble | |
| Brendan Kelly | ... | Private Cox |
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Rated R for strong violence, language and a sex scene.Parents Guide:
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136 minCountry:
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EnglishColour:
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2.35 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Dolby DigitalCertification:
Germany:12 (heavily cut) | USA:R (certificate #34620) | Australia:MA (re-rating) (2007) | Philippines:PG-13 | Taiwan:R-12 | Netherlands:16 | Malaysia:18SG | Australia:MA (cut) | Iceland:16 | New Zealand:R16 | South Korea:15 | Netherlands:12 | Brazil:16 | Argentina:16 | Australia:M (TV rating) | Australia:R (original rating) | Canada:13+ (Quebec) | Canada:14A (Manitoba) | Canada:14 (Nova Scotia) | Chile:14 | Denmark:16 | Finland:K-16 | France:U | Germany:16 (cut) | Germany:18 (w) (uncut version) | Ireland:15 | Italy:VM14 | Norway:18 | Peru:14 | Portugal:M/12 | Singapore:M18 | Singapore:PG (cut) | Spain:18 | Sweden:15 | UK:15 | New Zealand:PG (cut) | Canada:PG (tv edition) | Canada:14A (Ontario)MOVIEmeter: 
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Continuity: During the shower room scene, Major Baxter who is on the immediate right of the General is seen carrying an M16A2 rifle. A few frames later his weapon magically transforms into a Colt Commando. A frame later his weapon transforms back into an M16A2. The final frame shows him holding his Colt Commando. moreQuotes:
[first lines]General Hummel: Congressman Weaver and esteemed members of the Special Armed Services Committee, I come before you to protest a grave injustice... It has to stop.
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San Francisco (Be Sure To Wear Flowers In Your Hair) moreFAQ
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This is a brilliantly original movie that sees a USMC General out to get justice for the betrayal of fellow soldiers during various conflicts. Sean Connery, Nicolas Cage and Ed Harris are all on top-form in their roles as an SAS former convict (Connery), an easy-going government chemical weapons expert (Cage) and a disgruntled war hero (Harris). The bulk of the movie takes place on Alcatraz Island in San Francisco, where Ed Harris' character has stolen poison gas rockets and is holding the city to ransom. Michael Bay delivers brilliant action sequences with massive enthusiasm, resulting in high-octane scenes. The movie also bosts a powerful and emotional score right from the opening credits. The movie never gets boring or confusing and is dazzling all the way to the final, explosive climax. This is a movie best suited to die hard action fans due to it's loud, over-the-top style. Michael Bay proves to be one of the best action film directors with this movie which is one of the best of 1996.